Source: Emergency WA

Bushfire Watch and Act - east of South Western Highway, between Coolup Road east and Mayfield Road, bounded in the north by Coolup Road, east to Farley Road, south to Prince Road, including Lane Poole Reserve and the Waroona Dam in the south in parts of COOLUP, MEELON, NANGA BROOK, TEESDALE and WAROONA in the SHIRES OF WAROONA and MURRAY
The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES)

Please note changes under Register.Find.Reunite, What Firefighters are Doing and Extra Information.

Time of issue: 03:44 PM
Date of issue: 27 March 2024

Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for parts of COOLUP, MEELON, NANGA BROOK, TEESDALE and WAROONA in the SHIRES OF WAROONA and MURRAY
A bushfire WATCH AND ACT is in place for people east of South Western Highway, between Coolup Road east and Mayfield Road, bounded in the north by Coolup Road, east to Farley Road, south to Prince Road, including Lane Poole Reserve and the Waroona Dam in the south in parts of COOLUP, MEELON, NANGA BROOK, TEESDALE and WAROONA in the SHIRES OF WAROONA and MURRAY.

There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is burning in the area and the conditions are changing.

WHAT TO DO
Stay alert and monitor your surroundings as conditions could change.
If you are actively defending your property, continue to patrol and put out spot fires.
Keep doors and windows closed, and evaporative air conditioners turned off with water running through the system if possible.
If you are returning be prepared to leave again if conditions change.
Be patient and follow the directions of emergency services personnel.
Bushfire ADVICE for parts of COOLUP, DWELLINGUP, ETMILYN, MARRINUP, MEELON, NANGA BROOK, TEESDALE and WAROONA in the SHIRES OF WAROONA and MURRAY

BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR
It is contained but not controlled.
Winds are expected to remain variable throughout the day.

ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS
Avoid the area and be aware of fire and emergency services personnel working on site.

Motorists travelling along South Western Highway between Pinjarra and Harvey should drive with caution through the area due to smoke.

A number of roads have been closed including:
Nanga Road between Nanga Brook Road and River Road.
Nanga Brook Road (track), north of Nanga Brook Road intersection.
Landers Road north of Nanga Brook Road intersection
Motorists are asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully due to smoke. Road information may also be available from Main Roads WA by visiting the Main Roads Travel Map, calling 138 138 or by contacting your Local Government Authority.

POWER
Western Power has advised:
Power supply to around 12 homes and businesses in Waroona has been affected by the bushfire.
Western Power crews have been able to gain safe access to the fire ground and have begun assessing damage and commencing repairs
There are an estimated 6 damaged power poles that require replacement. Each pole replacement can take up to 8 hours depending on the type of pole and conditions.
It is estimated power will be restored to all affected homes and businesses by Thursday 28 March 2024.
For further details visit www.westernpower.com.au.

REGISTER.FIND.REUNITE
Register with Register.Find.Reunite to let your family and loved ones know you're OK, where you are located and to enquire about a loved one's whereabouts.

You can register from any computer or mobile device or in person at a temporary evacuation centre.

ANIMAL WELFARE
Owners or carers of livestock, pets and companion animals should activate their own animal welfare plan. During a bushfire take advice from Local Government Authorities to protect the lives of your animals while keeping yourself safe.

For more information on actions to take for each bushfire warning level, please see the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development website.

PARK CLOSURES
Parks and Wildlife Service advise:
All campgrounds and recreational sites within Lane Poole Reserve are closed, including Scarp Pool and Scarp Lookout.
Lake Navarino Holiday Park is closed.

TRACK CLOSURES
Parks and Wildlife Service advise the following tracks are closed:
Munda Biddi Track between Dwellingup and Driver Road
Bibbulmun Track between Dwellingup and Driver Road
Waterous Trail
Nyingarn Bidi Trail

WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING
Firefighters are continuing to strengthen containment lines, patrol the area and mop up.
Around 100 Career Fire and Rescue Service, Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service, Bush Fire Service, Volunteer Fire and Emergency Service, Parks and Wildlife Service firefighters and suport personnel are attending

EXTRA INFORMATION
The fire was reported at 12:12 PM on 23 March 2024.
Currently there has been 3256 hectares burnt.
The cause of the fire is accidental.
DFES is managing the fire.

KEEP UP TO DATE
Visit Emergency WA, call 13 DFES , follow DFES on Facebook, listen to ABC Local Radio, 6PR, or news bulletins.

During a power outage, your home phone, computer or other electronic devices connected to the NBN will not work. Include a battery powered radio in your emergency kit.

Updates will be issued every two hours unless the situation changes.

DFES Bushfires